Language (the table is big big)
This week, we're discussing languages...how they form, how we use them, and how they're evolving. And we're joined by linguist Emily Cotman!
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min
An Hour of Our Time
In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical. We each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe, Dave, and Mark.
Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.
Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.
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Episodes
Supreme Court (hamburger hospital)
This week, we discuss the United States Supreme Court...its history, legacy, and the process by which new judges reach the bench. Judge for yourself.
Oct 09, 2020•58 min
Mariana Trench (weirdo submarine)
This week, we are joined by our most familiar guest, Joe Wood, to discuss the great depths of the Mariana Trench. How deep is it? What's down there?
Oct 02, 2020•58 min
Unethical Human Research (the experiment requires you to continue)
On this week's episode, we'll be discussing some infamous examples of human research (some unethical, some downright terrible) including the Stanford Prison Experiment, Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and more.
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Toilet Paper (korn on corn)
On this week's episode, we discuss toilet paper...it's history (including objects used in the past), the process by which it is made, and the factors that caused the recent shortage. Remember to rate and review...and keep yourself clean!
Sep 18, 2020•52 min
Episode 100: Navigating the Past, Columbus In His Own Words
This week we have a very special presentation of historical audio, accompanied by a 2013 interview with Christopher Columbus. Special thanks to Jon Allen, Leanna Buker, Tyler Theofilos, and Bethany Simms for the assistance in putting this episode together.
Sep 11, 2020•33 min
Idioms (salami with a capital b)
This week we'll be exploring the meanings and origins of some popular phrases that perhaps you've taken for granted. Rate and review, friends!
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min
History of Hamburgers (the third crusade)
What started as a passive remark is now a fully fledged hour of digital content. Learn about some hamburgers and also non-hamburger options!
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Spontaneous Human Combustion (stephens johnson)
Today we ignite your curiosity over the little understood phenomenon of people suddenly being on fire. Rate and review so that your feet stay attached.
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Policing Around the World - Part 2 (how you like dem borscht)
This week we conclude our examination of police practices around the globe in hopes of giving you more information in the journey toward justice.
Jul 27, 2020•55 min
Policing Around The World - Part 1 (canadida)
This week we begin our two part discussion on policing around the world. Learn about a wide array of different countries and see if the problems we are experiencing in the US are common around the globe.
Jul 20, 2020•52 min
Mount Rushmore (big stupid hands)
In light of renewed interest in examining our national monuments, we'd like to inform you on the history of Mount Rushmore. Learn about who owned the land, who is carved into it the rock, and why you should care. Rate, subscribe, and be on the right side of history.
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Holidays and Celebrations (melon day)
To go along with this extremely divisive national holiday, we are presenting some lesser known celebrations from around the world. Check us out on apple, stitcher, google, spotify, and wherever else! Give us a listen and a review and we'd be very grateful.
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min
The Third Crusade (history of hamburgers)
Get ready for Richard the Lionheart! He's about to embark on a journey to retake Jerusalem. We've got a Papal Bull, an army of God, and a whole bunch of power and money to fight for. Rate and review if you love holy war!
Jun 27, 2020•56 min
The Second Crusade (king france)
Good golly you guys, this one's a mess for the Europeans. We'll talk about the Crusader states and how poorly they're managed along with how poorly managed in general this whole crusade is. Kings may be in charge but there's a reason this isn't usually known as the "King's Crusade."
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
The First Crusade (brother p touch)
We get into the more legitimate segment of the First Crusade today as we examine the Prince's Crusade and the fight for Jerusalem. Greed, violence, and a great deal of travel await you! Rate and review! Podcast platforms! Search optimization!
Jun 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Crusades Prologue (antepope)
1,000 years of religious history and empirical expansion lead up to what we know as the First Crusade. Follow along with us as we offer a crash course in the culture and events that bring about this series of holy wars. Find us where you find podcasts and please rate and review!
May 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Great British Suffrage (five pound baby)
Bethany returns to once again discuss women's suffrage, this time in Great Britain. Learn about the struggles, the violence, and the ultimate triumph of voting rights for all across the pond.
May 22, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Internet - Part 2 (delicious in tent)
This week we revisit the Internet to talk about some concerning factors that come along with access to the World Wide Web. We talk espionage, subculture, hatred, and all kinds of awfulness. Find us all over the aforementioned terrifying internet!
May 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min
3D Printing (internet of things)
This week we welcome our friend Ryan Westhoven to talk with us about 3D Printing. Learn about the process, the machinery, and the implications of 3D printing. Find us on the socials and whatever podcast app you like!
May 09, 2020•1 hr 59 min
American Women's Suffrage (it means voting)
This week we welcome our guest Bethany to bring you Women's Suffrage part 1, discussing the American movement to get votes for Women. We talk Constitutional law and the many ways it is ignored, major historical figures in the movement, and the events that eventually lead to the 19th amendment.
May 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Dolphins (my name's Bill, and I want a fish or whatever)
We continue our talk about toothed whales this week with our friend Tyler! We have some dolphin parenting tips, behavior study, and some very peculiar and misguided linguistic research. Please rate and review on itunes and find us wherever you get your podcasts!
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Foster Care (how many kids are there?)
This week we welcome our friend, Marci, to join us to discuss her experiences as a foster parent. Many meaningful and fun stories await you this week. Rate and review if you'd be so kind!
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Penicillin (yoke me up, daddy)
We look back on the grand discovery of Alexander Fleming, known as penicillin. Learn about antibiotics as they began and how they factor into our modern existence. Find us on the internet wherever you get podcasts!
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Whales (tocks on yer ticker)
Big breaths for a deep dive on whales. Our friend Joe Wood returns to the podcast to lend some biological credibility to our discussion. Let us help you with your isolation by providing some trivia questions and historical perspective on our favorite gigantic aquatic mammals.
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Geisha (or something like that)
Today we'll be exploring a piece of Japanese culture by examining the history and practice of Geisha (this is both singular and plural, apologies for not realizing this). Let us help you through your isolation while we do our part to keep the world safe!
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Pompeii (the bourbon chicken king)
Hello to our fellow responsible isolationists. Thanks to a fan suggestion, this week we dive into volcanoes, with a special focus on Mount Vesuvius and the disaster at Pompeii. Learn some geology, history, and even find out the difference between magma and lava. Find us all over and tell your friends!
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Ghosts 2, Ghost Hunting (peg leg mary)
This week we revisit the topic of ghosts with a more specific look at types and how to find them. Joe is out but we have Leanna returning as our special guest! Find us on all the stuff and let us know what you think at [email protected]
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Basketball (i say horace, pass me the rock)
Today we explore James Naismith's favorite creation, Basketball. Gather up your restless youths and sink a bucket on the hardwood. Game on in the paint!
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 32 min
The Alamo (the belt buckle territory)
Hole up in your favorite unfortified Christian Mission facility and listen to our episode on The Alamo. This episode is a great opportunity to get some perspective on American History between the Revolution and the Civil War. Remember to rate and review, remember to follow or subscribe, and remember The Alamo.
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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